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The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944)

140 min  -  Drama | Action | Adventure  -   4 July 1944 (USA)
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As the Japanese sweep through the East Indies during World War II, Dr. Wassell is determined to escape from Java with some crewmen of the cruiser Marblehead... See full summary »

Director:

Cecil B. DeMille

Writers:

Charles Bennett, James Hilton (story), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Gary Cooper, Laraine Day and Signe Hasso
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Gary Cooper ...
Dr. Corydon M. Wassell
Laraine Day ...
Madeleine
Signe Hasso Signe Hasso ...
Bettina
Dennis O'Keefe Dennis O'Keefe ...
Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Carol Thurston Carol Thurston ...
Tremartini (Three Martini)
Carl Esmond Carl Esmond ...
Lt. Dirk Van Daal
Paul Kelly Paul Kelly ...
Murdock
Elliott Reid Elliott Reid ...
William 'Andy' Anderson
Stanley Ridges Stanley Ridges ...
Cmdr. William B. 'Bill' Goggins
Renny McEvoy Renny McEvoy ...
Johnny Leeweather
Oliver Thorndike Oliver Thorndike ...
Alabam
Philip Ahn Philip Ahn ...
Ping
Barbara Britton Barbara Britton ...
Ruth
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Storyline

As the Japanese sweep through the East Indies during World War II, Dr. Wassell is determined to escape from Java with some crewmen of the cruiser Marblehead. Based on a true story of how Dr. Wassell saved a dozen or so wounded sailors who were left behind when able bodied men were evacuated to Australia. Written by Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Australia | Escape | Letter | Marine | Navy  | See more »

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Drama of Loyalty and Love! The Story the Whole World Has Heard About!

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Drama | Action | Adventure | Romance | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dr. Wassels Flucht aus Java See more »

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

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Budget:

$2,720,000 (estimated)
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Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Cecil B. DeMille appears in the trailer and tells the audience how the film came to be made, after hearing Franklin D. Roosevelt on the radio. See more »

Quotes

Dutch Army Captain: Unless the Japanese can be stopped, it will be impossible for any of your 42 wounded sailors to escape.
Dr. Corydon M. Wassell: Good gravy.
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Connections

Featured in Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic (2004) See more »